With the Nets frontcourt gutted after the Vince Carter trade, Rod Thorn reportedly has interest in Karl Malone. But it's not likely that Malone has the same affection for the Nets.

Two league sources said the Nets contacted Malone's agent, Dwight Manley. However, the Spurs are reported to have the inside track on Malone. Phone calls to Manley's office were not returned.

Brian Scalabrine will log the majority of the minutes at power forward.

"I just have to get used to playing that position, playing that role," Scalabrine said. "I have to get used to playing those kind of minutes. So it's just going out and playing every day and being consistent."